Archive for 'Politics'
Just So We Have Our Priorities Straight!
April 6th, 2008. Published under Government. No Comments.
Well, let’s see: we’re still at war in Iraq, we are (rightly) worrying about a nuclear capability in Iran, we’re unable to compete in the international labor market, we are facing unprecedented trade and budget deficits as well as federal entitlement programs certain to run out of money in the next few decades, and […]
UN Atomic Chief Sees No Breakthrough At Meeting On Iran’s Nuclear Programme
April 6th, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
The head of the United Nations agency entrusted with curbing the spread of nuclear weapons said today he did not expect any “breakthrough” or “positive agreement” on Iran’s nuclear programme at the current meeting of the atomic watchdog’s Board of Governors now under way in Vienna.
“Unfortunately the picture is still hazy as to the […]
Wake Up Democrats (Part 1)
April 6th, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
For two of the past two Presidential elections, the Democrats have miserably failed to produce a viable candidate who could sway the entire United States. Instead of complaining about how bad the next three years will be, Democrats now have the opportunity to produce a viable “front runner.” It really shouldn’t be that hard to […]
Wake Up Democrats (Part 2)
April 6th, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
Let’s continue with more Democratic “hopefuls” for the 2008 Presidential election. None have announced that they will seek election, but don’t be surprised if they do.
U.S. Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana: He is the Son of former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh. Evan Bayh was a possible running mate for Al Gore in the 2000 election. […]
Why Are We Still in Iraq? (Part 1)
April 6th, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
There seems to be some confusion between patriotism and common sense lately. This is what most nationalistic movements bank on. No one should speak up with the voice of reason; if you do, you will be shouted down, called a coward, and publicly shamed.
There have been more harsh treatments for men and women of reason. […]
Why Are We Still in Iraq? (Part 2)
April 6th, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
Despite the fact that we are a multi-cultural society, American soldiers are perceived as Christian soldiers, or “infidels,” by most of the Moslem world. We, and our military, are not really welcome in most parts of the Middle East. Our relationship is historically founded on mistrust.
Let’s bring the troops home and give them a hero’s […]
The Peak Oil Crisis and Water Supply
April 6th, 2008. Published under World Affairs. No Comments.
Much is being made about the “Peak Oil Crisis” in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the “peak oil crisis” and how does it impact our water supply?
Peak Oil is discussed and defined in an excellent book by Kenneth S. Deffeyes entitled “Beyond Oil, […]